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3D Tilemap creation for Tactical RPG

Started by Proudest May 5, 2006 at 12:50 AM 4 replies 10.1k views

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May 5, 2006 at 12:50 AM

I'm creating a 3D tactical rpg like Final Fantasy Tactics in DirectX and wonder how I should create the levels. Here are examples of the type of level I'm talking about.

I can think of a few methods to use: 1) use an existing 3D modeller like DeleD to create the level and export the mesh. Here's something I made with it.

2) create my own code which plots the vertices for each tile then loads them into a vertex buffer. 3) create my own level editor Any recommendations are welcome. [Edited by - Proudest on May 5, 2006 8:25:27 PM]

Kaze

May 5, 2006 at 1:02 AM

if the map is just going to be 3d array of blocks i think a 3d modeling program might be overkill and it shouldnt be too hard to map editor or some tool like it, you could proabaly even make a random map generator it

ajones

May 5, 2006 at 8:07 AM

I'd suggest making your own editor - it shouldn't be too hard given the regularity and simplicity of the tile models and levels.

I prefer your merged tiles, although this might be because of the individual shading on the "not merged" tiles, which makes them look a little odd.

I love the development screens of FFT btw (the white and blue ones) - if you don't mind sharing, where did you get them? [smile]

Proudest

May 5, 2006 at 8:18 PM

ajones:
The 2nd 3rd and 4th pics are from an open source TRPG called Galaxy Mage.

If anyone else has any suggestions, I'd like to hear them.

Funkymunky

May 6, 2006 at 12:12 AM

I am retarded. An editor shouldn't be too hard, just 3d manipulation/editing of an array of (geometry + textures + shaders)! Then you should invest in developing phat tecniques for spells/battle events. I would personally go with a heavy investment in spell tecniques, as the more of these you can come up with the better a demonstration of the game you can give to a company.

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